GKN Automotive · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Systems Engineer — Machining, Assembly & Lean
Bowling Green, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGKN Automotive is a market leader in manufacturing systems, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to enhance production efficiency. The role involves designing methods to improve processes, managing projects, and collaborating with teams to elevate manufacturing operations.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and refine methods, tooling, and techniques to shrink setup and changeover while reducing operator effort
Target bottleneck cells with cycle-time reduction strategies to unlock throughput
Diagnose machining issues and debug PLC logic across Siemens and Allen‑Bradley platforms
Upgrade manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and support design changes
Own financial levers: create budgets, schedule spend, and manage project costs
Shepherd capital projects from specification and runoff through installation and contractor oversight
Maintain precise equipment documentation and production layout drawings
Engineer corrective actions that prevent recurring equipment/process failures
Level up the team via focused training that closes skill gaps
Coordinate TPM/PM plus proactive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime
Co-own PFMEA, control plans, and process flows with the Quality Engineer
Enable the shop floor with practical problem-solving and clear standard work instructions
Lead external contractors to deliver process and equipment improvements
Collaborate from the operator level to leadership to elevate machinery and processes
Lead Kaizen activities and capture documented results for sustainment
Work with an understanding of key environmental aspects and operational controls
Qualification
Required
2+ years in high-volume machining, assembly, and automation environments
Hands-on Lean Enterprise practice
PLC troubleshooting (Siemens & Allen‑Bradley)
Engineering degree knowledge base
Manufacturing environment experience
Process development and optimization
Baseline computer proficiency
Preferred
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal strengths
B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with MfgPro and Kronos
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
GKN Automotive
GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2022-10-18Grant
Leadership Team
Angela Brown
Human Resources Business Partner
Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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